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AT-AT Liquor Cabinet

December 12, 2011 by noemi

Star Wars Liquor Cabinet — AT-AT Liquor Cabinet

I am sure that Star Wars characters have their own preferences when it comes to what they drink. Who knows, they might even have the same tastes as you do?

One thing you can’t deny, though, is just how cool this AT-AT liquor cabinet is. I have said it time and time again that I am not the biggest Star Wars fan out there, but I just couldn’t pass up on showcasing this. If anything, the AT-AT liquor cabinet’s eye as seen in the photo above just seems to be looking straight at me. [Read more…] about AT-AT Liquor Cabinet

Rubik’s Cube Chest of Drawers

December 9, 2011 by noemi

The fascination for the Rubik’s Cube is something that spans generations and cultures. I do not think that it will go away any time soon. Whether you think of the actual cube which you can play with (more like make you want to tear your hair out in frustration), or you think of other items made in the likeness of the Rubik’s Cube, the effect is the same. People are drawn to this timeless puzzle. [Read more…]

Jet-Powered Volkswagen Beetle

December 1, 2011 by noemi

Custom cars — Jet-powered Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle has taken its place in the list of cars that will be forever loved and treasured, maybe not by everyone, but by a solid group of followers. Also known as the Volkswagon Bug or the Volkswagen Type 1, this car is the “longest-running and most-manufactured automobile of a single design platform anywhere in the world”. ((Wikipedia)) Anyone who has traveled a little will attest to the fact that practically anywhere in the world you go, you will see at least one Volkswagen Beetle, probably more. There is no denying that this cute little car has an appeal like no other, in spite of how old the design is. Enthusiasts even go to great lengths to restore old Beetles and bring them back to their old glory. [Read more…]

The TARDIS Fridge

November 18, 2011 by noemi

I have been a bad Dr. Who fan; a “fan” who is so behind episodes she only remembers the scary angels anymore. You know what I am talking about, right? While I haven’t been watching Dr. Who for a while now, I am pretty sure I’ll pick it up again some time in the near future. Especially after this recent discovery. [Read more…] about The TARDIS Fridge

Labeley: Beer Labels for Home Brewers

November 16, 2011 by noemi

How much do you like your beer? Sure, there are people who will drink any hard liquor but not touch beer, but for those who have experienced the wonderful world of this brew, nothing beats the first sip of an ice cold bottle of their favorite beer. This reminds me, I haven’t had any for a while. I guess it’s about time that I go for a drink.

Anyhow, for some people, the love for beer goes beyond simply going to the store to buy a six pack. It goes beyond going to a bar or a pub to enjoy a bottle or two. For hardcore beer lovers, they actually bring their passion home by making their own brew. And if you are one of them, you will love the idea of creating your own beer labels. [Read more…] about Labeley: Beer Labels for Home Brewers

Meet Schäuble Junior, Robot With 360-degree Video Camera

September 20, 2011 by noemi

It’s not everyday that you get to hear about a robot that is all-seeing, do you? This is one of those things that we can describe as the stuff that science fiction is all about. Except that this is NOT science fiction. It is real life, and it is happening now.

Schäuble Junior is a robot that has 9 eyes. Well, he may not be a robot in the sense of being a sentient being, or even a semi-sentient being, but Schäuble Junior is nothing but impressive.

360-degree video camera robot — Schäuble Junior

I stumbled upon this creation at Codeninja ((Codeninja’s web site)), where Schäuble Junior is described as:

“multifuncional servo controlled camera array with 9 pan/tiltable cameras, one overhead 360° camera for calibration purposes, 9 microphones, 4 line lasers, pwm-controlled ir-led illumination, speaker with amplifier, arduino controlled, heavily modified 2*4+6 usb port switch” [Read more…] about Meet Schäuble Junior, Robot With 360-degree Video Camera